2007 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4L Diesel · WS 8818
2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2007. Recorded mileage 152,368 miles. MOT valid until 15/02/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 159
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Bristol
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2007
- Engine
- 2387cc
WS 8818 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 152,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo 159
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
WS 8818 Mileage History
- 08/11/2023131,122 mi
- 25/11/2024141,935 mi+10,813 mi
- 12/12/2024142,281 mi+346 mi
- 19/12/2024142,293 mi+12 mi
- 16/02/2026152,368 mi+10,075 mi
Average of roughly 9,337 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WS 8818 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (WS 8818) between November 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 holes in exhaust, 1 in a split nearly the whole way around the pipe (6.”; “Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced S”.
Common Problems: ALFA ROMEO 159
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front Subframe Corrosion(Serious)
The front subframes were poorly protected from the factory and are prone to severe rusting in the UK climate. Replacing one is expensive due to parts and labor.
- M32 Gearbox Bearing Failure(Serious)
The M32 6-speed gearbox used in 1.9 diesels and 2.2 petrols has weak bearings that fail over time, especially if the oil is not changed.
- Power Steering Rack Failure(Serious)
Early cars used red steering fluid which damaged the rack seals. Many have been converted to green fluid, but the damage may already be done.
- Stretched Timing Chain (JTS Engines)(Moderate)
The 1.9 and 2.2 JTS petrol engines can suffer from stretched timing chains, often caused by long oil change intervals.